What We Do
NOAA Fisheries’ directorate includes our top agency leaders and support staff. Our leadership oversees all regulatory actions, the science that supports management, and agency operations.
Our directorate support team are the key liaisons coordinating the agency's mission across NOAA Fisheries and up to NOAA and the U.S. Department of Commerce. The team includes:
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Sean McNally, Ph.D, Senior Advisor to the Assistant Administrator
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Maureen Trnka, Ph.D., Senior Advisor for Regulatory Programs
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Samantha Berkowitz, Legislative Affairs Advisor and Rollout Coordinator
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Russ Dunn, National Policy Advisor for Recreational Fisheries
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Spencer Showalter, Special Assistant/Fisheries Policy Analyst
Our science enterprise also includes senior advisors in key areas: